SIDE REIN— SINEWS 



water, and keep cold swabs applied. When the inflammation 

 is a little reduced, blister two or three times at intervals of 

 a fortnight. (See Blistering.) 



Side Rein. — A rein which extends from the bit to a ring 

 in the surcingle. Side reins are used when horses are being 



Side Rein. 



broken, and often when they are being shown in hand, in 

 order to make them carry their heads well. (See Breaking^ 



Sight. — Imperfect vision is a cause of many serious 

 accidents, as it may cause a horse to become so terrified 

 as to become beyond control at the appearance of some 

 object which becomes distorted by his bad sight. It is 

 wise, therefore, if any doubts should arise as to the vision 

 of a horse, to have him carefully examined before things go 

 too far, and if the professional report is against him, he should 

 forthwith be disposed of. (See Cataract, Eyes, Shying) 



Sinews. — See Tendons. 



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